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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Short and Straight

The first few weeks of the school year are always a little crazy, so I'm going to keep today's post short and straight to the point.Vladimir Guerrero is one of my favorite Montreal Expos of all-time. In fact one look into my Expos PC and you'll notice that he represents over25% of my collection. A few months ago, I finally added one of his rookie cards to my collection and completed his Sports Card Trifecta:Rookie Card: 1995 Bowman's Best Blue #2

I took me a few decades, but I didn't want to risk the price jumping up when he finally gets elected into Cooperstownnext year.Autographed Card: 1999 SP Signature #VG

Ever since its release, I've been a huge fan of this product's design. The blueSharpie on the white background allows the autograph to really stand out.Player Worn Memorabilia Card: 2004 Topps Clubhouse Collection #VG

Here's a very shiny card with an authentic piece of game-worn jersey.

Game Memorabilia Card: 2001 Stadium Club Play at the Plate Dirt Relic #PP3

Once up on a time, card companies produced really creative memorabilia cards without having to include 4-color logo patches.

Everyone seems to dig the SP Sig set. Me too. Not to rain on your infield but does dirt count as a player relic? Not that I don't like it. I own a few of the stadium seat relics myself but I think the player is just there as a representative. I'm being nit picky.

dennis - thanks! i debated on using the 1999 century legends epic signatures autograph, but i've shown those signatures too many times in the past.

defgav - i'm sure they're fairly reasonable right now. i wouldn't wait too long though, because they might pull a beltre and soar in value if you wait too long

hackenbush - who knows... maybe this is dirt straight from vlad's cleats. just kidding. i see what you're saying. updated the post so we're both happy. although... i guess technically it's a quadfecta now

matthew scott - yeah, i'm a little shocked that someone at topps doesn't go back and see some of the creative ideas used in the late 90's and early 2000's. it sure would spice up the stagnant relic market

b man - me too. some of my favorite relics are game used gloves and shoe cards

julie - i'd rather have sold all of my vladimir guerrero rookie cards... than have kept all of my ben grieve autographs (something i decided to do... and now they're worthless). at least you got something for your guerreros.

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I've been collecting cardboard off and on since the early 80's. I'm presently collecting. But who knows what the future holds in store for me.
One thing is for certain... I'll have my blog to help relive some of my favorite hobby moments.